EMILY STOVER DEROCCOPRESIDENT

THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE

The U.S. Perspective on a Talented Workforce

Our Agenda for U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness

Education Reform

& Workforce Developme

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Innovation Support

& Services

Research

An Educated and Skilled Workforce

In these tough economic times, business innovation is a strategic imperative.

A highly skilled and educated workforce is the most critical element for innovation success.

“I advise each of my staff that every worker hired is a million-dollar investment…We can’t afford to make a mistake…hiring someone with the right skills is the difference between a good investment and a high-risk.”

Workforce Quality

Innovation Performance

The Challenges

• Even at the height of the global recession, 32% of surveyed companies reported moderate to serious skills shortages in the hiring pool.

• Contributing to our workforce challenges are:

o Technological advances in modern manufacturing require more advanced skill sets.

o Major deficits in our education system hamper U.S. competitiveness on the world stage: our global competitors continue to surpass our educational system in producing a high-volume, high-quality technical workforce.

o Demographics: We face a graying workforce coupled with a shrinking pipeline. Although retirements slowed during this recession, they will pick up again once companies “right their economic boats.”

o The Image of Manufacturing: There is a major misperception that manufacturing is “dark, dirty, and dangerous.” Only 3 out of 10 surveyed parents would encourage their children to pursue careers in manufacturing.

Providing competency-based, customized education and

training for the manufacturing workforce…today and

tomorrow.

Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model

Ready for Work, Ready for College

Entry Level Industry Certifications

Occupation-Specific Certifications

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High Quality Middle Class Jobs

The Return on Investment

Nationally-portable, industry-recognized certifications verify that your job applicants have:

Foundational Skills e.g. Reading, Science, Math, and Applied Technology

Workplace Competencies e.g. Teamwork, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Integrity, and Creativity

Manufacturing Fundamentals e.g. Health & Safety, Lean & Green, Process Development & Design, Maintenance, Quality, Production.

ALIGNING EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND CAREER PATHWAYSIndustrial Systems Technology, Forsyth Tech., Greensboro, North Carolina

Deployment and National Scope

“Deep Dive” Deployment

North CarolinaTexasOhio Washington

Industry Leadership for Deployment

Alabama ArkansasConnecticut Florida Illinois Indiana Iowa KentuckyLouisiana MarylandMinnesotaMichiganMississippiMissouriNebraska Nevada New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin

◦ Endorse the systemic approach◦ Encourage and lead manufacturing education

alignment in their state◦ Implement the credentials within corporate

hiring process Encouraged for hiring Preferred for hiring Required for hiring

◦ Implement for incumbent workers, where appropriate

◦ Support alignment of Federal and state policy

Manufacturing Opportunities

A “Win-Win” Scenario

High-Quality

Jobs

Educators

Employers

Regional Development

Workers